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In Chester there are 6 residential Fixed Wireless providers covering 68.72% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 366 Mbps. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers below. This does not influence rankings, and helps us provide high-quality detailed information for free.
This page contains all Fixed Wireless internet providers in Chester, IL.
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Fixed Wireless Internet Service Providers in Chester
Data updated 11/14/2025, based on FCC data from 12/31/2024. This is the most current data available as of .
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Chester are not shown.
Chester Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Chester is fixed wireless internet available?
Fixed Wireless Internet Availability Key
Fixed Wireless is available in 68.72% of Chester. Areas in green have fixed wireless internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Wisper Internet. Call one of the companies with service in Chester above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fixed wireless internet in Chester?
The map below shows maximum fixed wireless internet speeds by area in Chester.
Fixed Wireless Internet Speed Key
The average Chester home can get up to 366 Mbps on their fixed wireless internet plan. The fastest fixed wireless download speed in the city is 400 Mbps, which 60.66% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 25 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Chester.
Fixed Wireless internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of Chester, and slower in the southwest areas of the city.
Is fixed wireless the fastest internet I can get in Chester?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Chester you live. In general, fiber competes most often with fixed wireless in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 64.52% of Chester homes.
- Cable is fastest for 1.39% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 2.80%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 31.23% of Chester homes.
Fixed Wireless Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Chester, along with details on where in Chester and at what speeds.
Wisper Internet Fixed Wireless in Chester, IL
Wisper Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 67.21%, or 5,354 people, have Wisper Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Chester area. Wisper Internet is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Chester.
Wisper Internet fixed wireless download speeds
Wisper Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Chester. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Wisper Internet fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Chester. The fastest plan anyone in Chester can order from Wisper Internet goes up to 400 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 100 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Chester customers is up to 371 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 90.3% up to 400.0 Mbps
- 9.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
Wisper Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Chester download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Wisper Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Wisper Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and average compared to other Chester fixed wireless providers. Wisper Internet offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Chester is up to 30 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 20 Mbps. On average, Wisper Internet customers can get speeds up to 29 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 90.3% up to 30.0 Mbps
- 9.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Chester, IL
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 66.19%, or 5,273 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Chester area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Chester.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Chester. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Chester. The fastest plan anyone in Chester can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Chester customers is up to 87 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 83.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 16.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Chester download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, T-Mobile Home Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Chester fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Chester is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, T-Mobile Home Internet customers can get speeds up to 17 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 83.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 16.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Chester, IL
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 45.20%, or 3,601 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Chester area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Chester.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Chester. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Chester. The fastest plan anyone in Chester can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Chester customers is up to 45 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 27.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 72.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Chester download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Chester fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Chester is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 7.6 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 27.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 72.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Chester, IL
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 45.20%, or 3,601 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Chester area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Chester.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Chester. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Chester. The fastest plan anyone in Chester can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Chester customers is up to 45 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 27.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 72.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Chester download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Chester fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Chester is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 7.6 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 27.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 72.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Chester, IL
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 44.75%, or 3,565 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Chester area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Chester.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Chester. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Chester. The fastest plan anyone in Chester can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Chester customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Chester download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Verizon fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Chester fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Chester is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
BLIP Networks Fixed Wireless in Chester, IL
BLIP Networks fixed wireless coverage
About 37.02%, or 2,949 people, have BLIP Networks fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, south, southeast, southwest, north, northwest, west, and northeast Chester area. BLIP Networks is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Chester.
BLIP Networks fixed wireless download speeds
BLIP Networks is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Chester. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, BLIP Networks fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Chester. The fastest plan anyone in Chester can order from BLIP Networks goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 50 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Chester customers is up to 100 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 99.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 50.0 Mbps
BLIP Networks fixed wireless upload speeds
In Chester download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for BLIP Networks fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, BLIP Networks is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Chester fixed wireless providers. BLIP Networks offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Chester is up to 100 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 50 Mbps. On average, BLIP Networks customers can get speeds up to 100 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 99.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 50.0 Mbps
Chester Fixed Wireless by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Chester or any of the areas nearby.
How does fixed wireless internet in Chester compare to the rest of Illinois?
Fixed Wireless internet speeds in Chester are much faster versus the average speeds in Illinois: 0.00 Mbps in Illinois versus 366 Mbps in the city. The state has similar fixed wireless availability compared to the city. Average fixed wireless coverage in Illinois is 0.00% versus 68.72% in Chester.
What zip codes have fixed wireless internet?
Fixed Wireless internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Chester are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does fixed wireless internet look like in other cities?
Below are cities nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Cities
- St. Mary, IL: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Welge, IL: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Reily Lake, IL: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Menard, IL: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Lithium, MO: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Ellis Grove, IL: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Wine Hill, IL: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Rockwood, IL: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Walsh, IL: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- St. Mary, MO: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Quinton, VA: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Pinckneyville, IL: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Pine City, MN: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Pinehurst, MA: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Pomona, NJ: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Prairie du Chien, WI: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Prestonsburg, KY: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Princess Anne, MD: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Princeton, IL: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Princeton, KY: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds